Sowing - sown between February and March. The seed germinates between 2-3 weeks if the temperature hovering around 20°C, plantations should be done in late spring or early summer, after the last frost. The cuttings is the best propagations methods of this plant.

Ornamental Characteristics

Flowering from July to August. H: 0,4 m, ᴓ 0,2 m

Description of smells and flavors

Aroma and flavor: curry.

Properties Medicinal

Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and healing. Traditionally, it was used as an aphrodisiac to attract love.

Properties Edibility

The leaves are used to flavor salads and meals. The essential oil is fantastic to highlight the flavors of fruits on candy, ice cream, bakery products and soft drinks.

Properties Other

None

Contraindications / Side Effects / Comments

Contraindications: Do not consume during pregnancy or lactation.

Pests and diseases & how to fight them

Unknown

How and When to harvest and / or pruning and which parts used. How many cuts per year?

Parts used: leaves. Pruning: cut the stems of the previous year in the spring.

Can be used in intercropping ( repellent / attractive ) or is biopesticide?

Unknown

Curiosity / Personal Experiences

The word "Helichrysum" comes from the Greek helisso (change, to turn around) and chrysos (gold).

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